crossbows from the Hermitage

Dmitry · 5th January 2010, 03:13 AM

Alas, we meet again! I saw this very crossbow while in Hermitage this past Summer. Our bus tour of the city allowed for only 2 hours in this amazing museum.

The room it's displayed in is quite breathtaking, and contains European weapons truly sans pareil !

Correct me if I am wrong, as this is not my area of expertise or interest, but judging by the size of the slot for the projectiles, this piece shot either stones or lead balls?

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5th January 2010, 03:13 AM	#5
Dmitry Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 607	Alas, we meet again! I saw this very crossbow while in Hermitage this past Summer. Our bus tour of the city allowed for only 2 hours in this amazing museum. The room it's displayed in is quite breathtaking, and contains European weapons truly sans pareil ! Correct me if I am wrong, as this is not my area of expertise or interest, but judging by the size of the slot for the projectiles, this piece shot either stones or lead balls?